In The Reluctant Fundamentalist‚ Mohsin Hamid uses a variety of literary devices to create the tone of confusion and agitation. By doing so‚ Mohsin Hamid also develops a theme of change. All these literary features combine to make an enthralling page-turner. One literary device used by the author to create restlessness in the reader is diction. The author intentionally uses words to create discomfort in the reader. “The twin towers of New York’s World Trade center collapsed. And then I smiled. Yes
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conflict through the entire piece. A quote that is repeated throughout “Civil Peace” is that‚ “Nothing Puzzles God” (Achebe 359). This motif helps support the characters‚ which further helps support the conflict. This recurring quote helps support the theme by giving characteristics to Jonathan. He is being blessed over and over again‚ and remains humble. At the end of the Civil War‚ his bike is kept safe and he is able to sell‚ and then afford a taxi drive back to Enugu to search for his home. In that
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story itself uses the literary technique of chiasmus in various spots. Foreshadowing also plays a prominent role. Besides the use of these techniques‚ various themes are established and carried throughout the narrative. These themes include the use of dreams‚ and clothing to make the reader aware of certain points in the plot. A major theme that will be developed is the role of God throughout the story. All these elements that can be pulled from the narrative will give a deeper insight into the
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example made clear to the readers of the background of O’Connor because the character is not given a real name but a disparaging title. The major conflict of this story occurs with the teenage girl and Mrs. Turpin. The conflict is not given away at one point in the story but gradually develops between the two women with many different facial
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The Djinn are a unique type of monster that is discussed in more detail than any other monster. They have their own history and culture that is complex in its own right. They are not like most monsters in the sense that they aren’t used much nowadays. They are very different in their appearance as well‚ which varies from Djinn to Djinn. The fear that is at the core of this monster‚ however‚ is the most unique out of all the qualities of this monster. The Djinn is a monster that originated in the
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standpoint they are not good at all. Even though “A Raisin in the Sun” is a good book‚ “To Kill a Mockingbird” is better because of its literary elements. “To kill a Mockingbird” uses its characters to its benefit. The characters in the story are one of the best parts. In the beginning of the book young Scout and Jem are naive children. As the book goes on Jem and Scout grow up. “Jem was twelve. He was difficult to live with‚ inconsistent and moody” (Lee 115) This quote from the book is Scout talking
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around and try to ask the questions‚ “Does anybody see the insanity that’s going around at the moment? Is it just me‚ or has anyone else seen this craziness‚ this madness of destruction‚ whether through war or killing people through the economy?”” The theme of the song is about standing up for a change and the fact that
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everyone living in it? In Charlie Fish’s story Death By Scrabble karma is the main theme. This fictional story is about a husband and his wife playing Scrabble‚ a game in which players earn points for the words made by them with available letters. The story narrates how the words in the game reflect the practical life of the players. In every story there are literary devices used to help develop the theme of the story. In this story the terms imagery‚ the use of foreshadowing‚ and mostly
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In the Stolen Party the author‚ Liliana Heker‚ magnificently illustrates the theme of innocence and purity. More specifically innocence and purity of childhood is shown to be the invisible barriers of social classes in the society. Although the characters are similar‚ they are still separated by one gap and that is social classes. These themes are shown through diction and tone‚ mood‚ and symbolism. One way this theme of social barriers is emphasized is with the literary device of tone and diction
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full picture of the stone man? 9. What do you think is significant concerning the death of the lamb? 11. There are many important themes implied in this story. List at least four or five themes you believe are revealed in “The Skating Party” and for theme each find an example supporting the idea of the theme in the story. A Critical Analysis and Presentation Theme: Necessity of Sacrifice Literary Devices: Flashback Maida always wondered why her uncle Nathan had never been married he always
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